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Ministry of Finance
PRESS COMMUNIQUÉ
Issuance Calendar for Marketable Sovereign Green Bonds: FY 2022-23
As announced in the Union Budget 2022-23, the Government of India, as part of its overall market borrowings, will be issuing Sovereign Green Bonds , for mobilising resources for green infrastructure. The proceeds will be deployed in public sector projects which help in reducing the carbon intensity of the economy. Accordingly, it was notified in the Half-yearly issuance calendar for marketable dated securities for the second half of the fiscal year 2022-23 on September 29, 2022 that SGrBs for an aggregate amount of Rs 16,000 crore would be issued. Government of India has since issued the Sovereign Green Bond Framework on November 09, 2022.
The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has decided to notify the indicative calendar for issuance of SGrBs for the fiscal year 2022-23. The issuance calendar is as under:
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S.No
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Date of Auction
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Amount in

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Security-wise Allocation
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1
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January 25, 2023
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8000
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i) 05 Year SGrB for Rs 4,000 crore
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ii) 10 Year SGrB for Rs 4,000 crore
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2
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February 09, 2023
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8000
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i) 05 Year SGrB for Rs 4,000 crore
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ii) 10 Year SGrB for Rs 4,000 crore
The features of the SGrB issuance will be as under:
- Issuance Method: SGrBs will be issued through Uniform Price Auction.
- Non-competitive bidding facility: Five per cent of the notified amount of sale will be reserved for retail investors as specified under the ‘Scheme for Non-competitive Bidding Facility in the Auctions of Government of India Dated Securities and Treasury Bills’.
- Eligibility for Repurchase Transactions : SGrBs will be eligible for Repurchase Transactions  as per the terms and conditions mentioned in Repurchase Transactions   Directions, 2018 as amended from time to time.
- Eligibility for Statutory Liquidity Ratio : SGrBs will be reckoned as eligible investment for SLR purpose.
- When-issued Trading: SGrBs will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘Transactions in the When Issued market in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018, as amended from time to time.
- Tradability: SGrBs will be eligible for trading in the secondary market.
- Investment by Non-residents: SGrBs will be designated as specified securities under the ‘Fully Accessible Route’ for investment in Government Securities by non-residents.
The calendar is subject to change, if circumstances so warrant, including for reasons such as intervening holidays. Such changes shall be communicated through Press Releases.
The auction of SGrBs will be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the General Notification No. F.4-W&M/2018 dated March 27, 2018 issued by the Government of India, as amended from time to time.
President's Secretariat
President of India Graces Swachh Bharat Diwas Celebrations
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the event organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to celebrate Swachh Bharat Diwas in New Delhi today . She presented Swachh Survekshan Grameen awards in various categories.
Speaking on the occasion, the President paid tributes to the Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi. She said that Gandhiji’s thoughts are eternal. Like truth and non-violence, he also stressed on cleanliness. His resolve on cleanliness was aimed to remove social distortion and to build a new India. Therefore, celebrating his birthday as 'Swachh Bharat Diwas' is a true tribute to him.
The President noted that since the launch of 'Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin' in 2014, more than 11 crore toilets have been constructed and about 60 crore people have changed their habit of open defecation. She expressed happiness that through this mission, India has achieved the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal number-6, 11 years before the deadline of 2030.
The President said that ‘Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin’ is a behaviour-change movement. During the Covid pandemic, everyone realized that toilets, the habit of washing hands with soap, and water supply through taps have acted as a shield in this calamity. She said that the Government of India is implementing the second phase of 'Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin', which aims to make all six lakh villages of the country ODF Plus. Having achieved success against open defecation, we now have to address more complex and technical problems like solid and liquid waste management. She was happy to note that since the beginning of the second phase of 'Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin', more than 1.16 lakh villages have declared themselves as ODF Plus and the work of solid and liquid waste management has also started in about three lakh villages.
The President said that along with cleanliness, the Government of India is also working on the goal of providing quality drinking water to every household. The 'Jal Jeevan Mission' has set the target of providing regular and quality drinking water to every household by the year 2024. She noted that at the time of the launch of Jal Jeevan Mission in 2019, only 3.23 crore rural households had tap water supply, which has reached to about 10.27 crore in the past three years. She said that ODF as well as access to tap water has led to a significant reduction in water-borne diseases in recent years. But our goal is much bigger. We have to set an example for the world in the field of water management and sanitation.
The President said that today, when we are entering the Amrit-Kaal, our resolve should be - to build a healthy, clean and self-reliant India. In achieving this goal, we will face huge challenges as providing basic facilities to such a large population will require modern technology and abundant resources. She expressed confidence that we will be successful in making India a developed and self-reliant nation with the joint efforts of our political leadership, scientists, doctors, engineers, teachers and above all the aware citizens.
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Ministry of Coal
NCL contributes Rs. 10 Crore to MP Government to support its fight against COVID
NCL provides assistance of Rs. 1.75 crores to set up an oxygen generating plant at AIIMS, Bhopal
Northern Coalfields Limited  has contributed Rs. 10 Crore to the state of Madhya Pradesh to set up 5 oxygen plants in different medical colleges of the state under its Corporate Social Responsibility . CMD of NCL Shri Prabhat Kumar Sinha today handed over a Cheque of the said amount to the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. This will assist the state to strengthen the fight against COVID-19.
CMD Shri Sinha apprised the Chief Minister about NCL and its operation in the state. He briefed about the CSR activities of the company in the Singrauli Region and the Major Project being undertaken for the inclusive development of the region. CMD also detailed the measures taken by NCL to curb the COVID19 pandemic. The Chief Minister appreciated the contribution of NCL in the energy security of the Nation and NCL’s effort in fighting the COVID pandemic in induced testing time. He also assured his support to NCL.
The amount Rs 10 Crore has been given to the Department of Public Health and Family welfare of the MP Government towards upgrading healthcare infrastructure in light of the COVID pandemic. Along with this, the company has also given an assistance of Rs. 1.75 crores to set up an oxygen generating plant at AIIMS, Bhopal for the treatment of patients, under its CSR initiatives.
NCL is also assisting Singrauli district administration against COVID for up-gradation of medical infrastructure such as oxygen plants and necessary arrangements with Rs. 7 Crore. Previously NCL had also contributed a sum of ₹ 20 Crore to the Madhya Pradesh government to fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
NCL has also provided essential facilities to more than 1 lakh people living in the villages of the Singrauli region, such as sanitization of public places, distribution of ration kits, masks, sanitizers, medical kits, and medical equipment, etc. Strong health infrastructure in a record time for the treatment of COVID patients was developed to serve the employees and locals.
NCL is a Miniratna company of the Government of India, Mining more than 115 MT of coal annually from its 10 highly mechanized coal mines in which 6 opencast mines operating in MP produce about 85% of the company's coal. NCL contributes about 15 percent in the total coal production, which thereby generates about 10 percent of the total electricity of the country.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
At less than 3% of Total Cases, India’s Active Caseload of 2.89 lakh continues to retreat
26 States/UTs have less than 10,000 Active Cases
23 States/UTs have better Tests per Million than National average
16 States/UTs have weekly Positivity Rate less than National Average
The ongoing trend of contraction of India’s total active cases continues. The active caseload of the country stands at 2,89,240 today. The share of Active Cases in the total Positive Cases has further shrunk to 2.86%.
Following the national trend, 26 States/UTs have less than 10,000 active cases.
The daily recoveries exceeding the daily new cases have ensured a total net reduction of the Active Caseload. While 23,950 persons were found positive in the past 24 hours, India has registered 26,895 new recoveries during the same period. A net decline of 3,278 cases has been recorded in the total active cases in last 24 hours.
India’s total cumulative tests are nearing 16.5 Cr . Keeping in line with its commitment to conduct more than one million tests every day, 10,98,164 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. The testing capacity of the country has grown to 15 lakh tests per day.
India’s testing infrastructure has seen a significant boost with 2,276 labs across the country.
An average of more than 10 lakh tests conducted daily has ensured that the cumulative positivity rate is sustained at low levels and is presently following a downward trajectory.
India’s tests per million population  are 1,19,035. 23 States/UTs have better tests per million than the national average.
16 States/UTs have weekly positivity rate less than the national average.
15 States/UTs have cumulative positivity rate less than the national average.
With the expansion of testing infrastructure, States/UTs that have positivity rate more than the national average are also registering a decline in their positivity rate.
Total Recoveries stand at 9,663,382. The Recovery Rate has also increased to 95.69%.
75.87% of the new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 10 States/UTs.
Kerala has reported the maximum number of single day recoveries with 5,057 newly recovered cases. 4,122 people recovered in Maharashtra in the past 24 hours followed by 2,270 in West Bengal.
77.34% of the new cases are from 10 States and UTs.
Kerala continues to report the highest daily new cases at 6,049. It is followed by Maharashtra with 3,106 new cases.
333 case fatalities have been reported in the past 24 hours.
Ten States/UTs account for 75.38% of new deaths. Maharashtra saw the maximum casualties . West Bengal and Kerala follow with 38 and 27 daily deaths, respectively.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates and lays foundation stone of 46 National Highway Projects with investment of Rs 19,930 crore in Karnataka
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today inaugurated and laid foundation stone of 46 National Highway Projects with investment of Rs 19,930 crore in Karnataka. Addressing the gathering in Belgavi he said under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi government is committed for the sustained progress and prosperity of Karnataka to create avenues of prosperity in the state through a network of world class National Highways. He said
the National Highway Projects of total length 238 KM with an investment of Rs 3,972 crore will improve the inter state road connectivity from Karnataka to Maharashtra and Goa. He said these projects will decrease traffic jams and fuel consumption, make commuting faster and improve port connectivity in the region.
Inaugurating and laying the Foundation Stone of 26 National Highway Projects in Hubbali Shri Gadkari said National Highway Projects of a total length 925 km with an investment of Rs 12,795 Crore will boost intra state connectivity by enabling seamless, safe and faster travel from villages to District HQs to Banglore.He said they will provide connectivity to heritage monuments in Karnataka which will boost the tourism sector and create sustainable employment opportunities in the State.
Speaking at the Inauguration and Foundation stone laying ceremony of 15 NH projects worth Rs 3,163 Crore in Mangaluru the Minister said Highways built will have transformational impact on the socio-economic prosperity of the people in Karnataka. Shri Gadkari said the Projects of a total length 165 km will boost inter state connectivity by enabling seamless travel from Karnataka to Goa at the same time ensuring safety of commuters in Ghat roads.
Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri B S Bommai, Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi and other senior MPs and MLAs were also present on these occasions.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Gujarat to pilot sensor-based service delivery monitoring system in rural drinking water sector under Jal Jeevan Mission
Gujarat is all set to implement sensor-based service delivery monitoring system in rural drinking water sector under the Jal Jeevan Mission . The pilot is already underway in two districts of the state so as to monitor the functionality of water supply i.e. potable water in adequate quantity and of prescribed quality being provided to every rural household on regularly on long-term basis.
Gujarat, primarily a water stressed state, has dealt the crisis with a very strategic approach so far. The state already has good community involvement in drinking water supply management, which kick-started in 2002 through Water and Sanitation Management Organisation . Having strong foundation, the state recovers around 70% of annual O&M expenditure from the community in form of water service charges.
A meeting of State officials with the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation was held yesterday on the finalisation of the Annual Action Plan for providing household tap connections to rural households for the FY 2020-21. Out of 93.6 lakh rural households in the State, 65 lakh  are already having household tap connections. The state plans to provide 11.15 lakh household tap connections in rural areas in 2020-21. The state has prepared plan taking into account the difficulty being faced in achieving the Functional Household Tap Connections . Remaining areas are having large cattle population, hilly terrain with low population density, coastal areas with high salinity, areas having low level of surface water resources & also including areas with perennial large water sources. Gujarat state has set the target year of 100% coverage by the year September, 2022.
The state is giving substantial thrust on capitalising on ‘low-hanging fruits’ i.e. in the villages/ habitations where piped water supply schemes already exist, to yield the desired results. The state plans to immediately provide FHTCs to all remaining households of weaker sections on priority. A defined roadmap is also charted for the effective implementation of Village Action Plan  with the active participation of the rural community.
The JJM announced by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi last year aims to provide tap water connections to 18 Crore rural households of the country by the year 2024. This ambitious scheme is benefitting all the states as the States/ UTs are working hard to ensure every rural household gets water tap connection.
Owing to the current situation of CoVid-19 pandemic, water has to be made available for all, for which Government of India has issued advisory to states to take up works related to water supply on priority. Henceforth, a proper plan by Gram Panchayats and Villages is needed to ensure that household taps are made available in rural households. This will ensure drinking water in household premises and also facilitate social distancing by minimising crowd in public stand-posts.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Anti-Corruption Working Group of G20
One of the focus area of the Anti-Corruption Working Group  of the G-20 in 2023 is international cooperation regarding Corruption offenders.
Following International Organizations participated in the deliberations of the G-20 ACWG :-
 EGMONT Group
 Financial Action Task Force 
 International Anti-Corruption Academy 
 International Development Law Organization 
 International Monetary Fund 
 The International Criminal Police Organization 
 The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development 
 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime 
 World Bank
In addition to international cooperation for action against corruption offenders, G-20 ACWG is also focusing on promoting integrity and effectiveness of public bodies and authorities responsible for preventing and combating corruption. Further, Gender dimensions of corruption are also being explored in G-20 ACWG along with role of Information and Communications Technology in combatting corruption in Public Sector.
This information was given by the Minister for State for Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Education
Employment Generation through NATS
National Apprentices Training Scheme  is implemented through Boards of Apprenticeship/Practical Training located at Mumbai, Chennai, Kanpur & Kolkata, which are autonomous organizations under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
The scheme fulfills the gaps in the practical training of fresh graduate engineers, diploma holders in engineering and also of the non-engineering degree students so as to make them industry/establishment ready. It further aims to improve their quality of industry/commercial exposure and develop the technical human resource for the industries and establishments.
The objectives of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme  are:
- to promote skill development and to bridge the gaps in providing the skill to the students who do not acquire during their study in colleges and thus to make them more employable; and
- to facilitate the employers to train disciplined and skilled manpower to meet the required human resources in the emerging areas.
As per third party evaluation of the scheme by National Institute of Labour Economics Research & Development  conducted in 2019, an autonomous organization under NITI Aayog, the post apprenticeship employment percentage under NATS is around 80% of total engagement.The employability percentage and details of students enrolled under NAT scheme is detailed below:
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Students enrolled
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Employment data collected
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% data collected
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% employment out of data collected
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Remarks
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2017-18
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1,30,260
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67%
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2018-19
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1,29,459
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79%
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2019-20
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1,08,843
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74,970
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68.9%
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77%
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Data collected from NATS Portal.
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2020-21
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1,00,807
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46,798
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46.4%
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95%
Note-Assessed by National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development  an autonomous body of NITI Aayog
The scope of NATS has also been expanded to include students from Humanities, Science and Commerce besides students from engineering stream. The scheme envisages training of about 8.57 lakhs students during next five i.e. from 01.04.2021 to 31.03.2026 for which the outlay of the scheme has also been enhanced to Rs.3,054 crores.
The information was given by the Minister of State for Education, Smt. Annpurna Devi in a written reply in the LokSabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s greetings on Puthandu
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has conveyed his greetings on the occasion of Puthandu to Tamil sisters and brothers in Tamil Nadu and across the world.
In a tweet, Shri Modi said: “May the greatness of Tamil Culture keep shining. On this joyous and sacred day, I pray that the new year fills everyone’s life with health, happiness and prosperity.”
Department of Space
Project to Support ASEAN Countries
As announced by the Prime Minister of India in the India-ASEAN  Summit in October 2010, ISRO is pursuing a proposal to support Association of South East Asian Nations  countries to receive and process data from Indian remote sensing satellites  and also to provide training in space science, technology and applications.
All the 10 members of ASEAN, viz., Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, will get benefitted from this project.
India pursues international cooperation in peaceful uses of outer space with space agencies of 43 nations and 5 multilateral bodies. As part of this, ISRO keeps developing new products and services, jointly with partnering agencies, through joint missions, scientific instruments accommodation, data sharing and exchange of expertise. ISRO has built and launched ‘South AsiaSatellite’ on May 5, 2017 to provide satellite communication services to individual South Asian nations and also across the region. India participates in international disaster management mechanisms including International Charter "Space and Major Disasters“, Sentinel Asia programme of Asia Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum , UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific  and UN Platform for Space based Information for Disaster management and Emergency Response . India, as a member of the International COSPAS-SARSAT system for search and rescue operations, provides distress alert and position location services to India and seven neighbouring countries. India has also been providing training programmes on space technology applications to officials from other countries.
This was stated by the Union Minister of State  of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- Over 173 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 4,78,882
- Active cases stand at 1.12%
- Recovery Rate currently at 97.68%
- 91,930 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,16,77,641
- 34,113 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 75.18 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 10,67,908 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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